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« Reply #1005 on: 19:17:37, 02-05-2007 » |
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It is different to be a student or work there. Also it depends on the department. Mr TP department was in trouble. We did not know it at a time. They got rid of all good productive people with publications etc, and they created a new school (Business school). They cut music dept (before our time) and philosophy. People were saying that there is some kind of maphia there. They did not cut physic dept (although there were not many students there).
On the whole the upper management was not friendly. I never saw President Vice President or anybody for that matter.
Here they all know me and I know them. Not that it matters for me, but it is nice. I never thought it was possible like that.
I run into the President of the University in town the other day and he said Hi. The first time it happened I nearly passed out. I am used to be nobody. And I even know his wife. She gives coffee morning for partners once a month. Do you believe it? It is very old tradition here and an absolete one. It is on the way out, I am sure.
The University here is bigger, not smaller than Aber.
But Aber is a nice place no doubt. I like it. And there were nice people there. I played Rachmaninoff Sonata there with a cellist. Jane knows him. I also played Schubert trio (don't remember which one) there. I have good memories of the place. But the situation on the Dept was terrible. There were cuts without hiring after.
People scrambled to leave the place so it is for the best that they kicked us out.
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« Reply #1006 on: 19:18:36, 02-05-2007 » |
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Where is this place Ian. You said it was South Wales. I am looking at pictures of Cardiff. I am so sorry I never saw the place. I don't think anyone has answered you about this t-p. This is the place http://www.portmeirion-village.com/ |
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« Reply #1007 on: 19:19:52, 02-05-2007 » |
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Where is this place Ian. You said it was South Wales. I am looking at pictures of Cardiff. I am so sorry I never saw the place.
No, it's in Gwynedd, in North Wales - try here for details - http://www.virtualportmeirion.com/ . |
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« Reply #1008 on: 19:24:01, 02-05-2007 » |
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Party tonight for t-p's 2,000th post, coming up soon. Who's got the smileys ?
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« Reply #1009 on: 19:29:02, 02-05-2007 » |
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Yes, 2000 is coming fast. I am very productive. But I like to discuss things and hear what people say. I like to talk too (you did notice that, I hope).  I went as far as Llampeter. I did not go to Bangor. Where is Gwynedd? I can not find it. I never even heard of it, but it is so beautiful. Ian, How do you know about it? You were not even born 8 years ago (when we left it). |
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« Reply #1010 on: 19:30:16, 02-05-2007 » |
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That is very sad to hear about your piano, t-p. I am so sorry that happened. That must have been very hard for you. It is good to know though that, like Ron's cat, it is nonetheless in good hands and with someone who appeciates it. You say it was played by Bartok!
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« Reply #1012 on: 19:43:40, 02-05-2007 » |
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Yes, the piano was made in the beginning of 1900s. Bartok came to give a concert and he played it (there is a possiblity that he could play the piano next to it. There was two pianos to play on at concerts. They think Bartok played on my piano. It is so beautiful. The metal frame inside is a little under stress and have to be moved with care. But the piano was (is) in good condition and was always in good hands. It did not look exactly like that, but similar. (the stand was not so elaborate).  |
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« Reply #1013 on: 20:05:36, 02-05-2007 » |
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t-p, that's so sad. I had to leave something brown behind too, when I moved. Even though she's got a wonderful new home and two doting owners, she's sorely missed...  Oh Ron, that must have been heartbreaking. Why did you have to find a new home for her? I would hate to be without my beasts. The wee buggers. |
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« Reply #1014 on: 20:30:36, 02-05-2007 » |
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I went as far as Llampeter. I did not go to Bangor. Where is Gwynedd? I can not find it. I never even heard of it, but it is so beautiful. It's the county immediately North of Aberystwyth - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GwyneddIan, How do you know about it? You were not even born 8 years ago (when we left it). Were only I were still so young (I was born in 1968)! But places do exist before and after you've lived there! I went to a friend's wedding in Portmeirion, right back in 1994. And of course knew it from watching The Prisoner when younger. |
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« Reply #1015 on: 21:13:24, 02-05-2007 » |
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I am on my 2002 post now. But if one is botn in 1968 one is very young. I am 15 years older (that is between us).
To tell you the truth I like it this way, I was stressed out all my life. I don't think I care anymore, though I am still stressed out some times. I like to be in happy room now much more than I like misery room (if we had one).
I think you did so much for your young age, Ian. I am very proud of you.
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« Reply #1016 on: 21:26:22, 02-05-2007 » |
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I am on my 2002 post now. Congrats on that, by the way, t-p!  But if one is botn in 1968 one is very young. I am 15 years older (that is between us). Right. I happen to know that in an army manoeuvre in Iraq, the troops will approach the base of suspected insurgents from an angle of 27 degrees to the vertical at 5:37 am on the 18th May, as a surprise action. Also, they will be broadcasting on a frequency of 187.25 kHz on their radios, and will consist of 86 men, in four tanks, armed with AK-47s, rocket launchers and other weaponry. But that is between us  |
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« Reply #1017 on: 21:42:33, 02-05-2007 » |
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Ian, you absolute HOUND!! You promised you wouldn`t say anything! Right, that`s you on hourly Babycham for life! Without maraschino cherries.
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« Reply #1018 on: 22:12:49, 02-05-2007 » |
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Lord B speaks: 'Of course, the real solution is that poor people should not breed, that would help solve poverty once and for all' and... i can just about afford the radio times and the odd concert ticket.
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« Reply #1019 on: 22:18:46, 02-05-2007 » |
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